Rice vs UAB Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 23

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Feb 23, 2023, 12:07 PM
  • UAB (20-8) is a -12.5 point favorite vs Rice (17-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The Rice Owls (17-10) visit Bartow Arena to take on the UAB Blazers (20-8) on Feb. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Birmingham.

UAB is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).

The Rice vs. UAB Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Rice vs. UAB Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Rice+12.5 -115O 158.5 -110+525
UAB -12.5 -105U 158.5 -110-750

Rice vs UAB Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts UAB will win this game with 72.8% confidence.

Rice vs UAB Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Rice will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Rice and UAB, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Rice has hit the Game Total Over in 23 of their last 33 games (+12.00 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 away games (+11.20 Units / 115% ROI)
  • Rice has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the Spread in 7 of their last 9 away games (+5.90 Units / 60% ROI)
  • Rice have covered the 1H Spread in 6 of their last 9 away games (+2.80 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Game Total Over in 37 of their last 50 games (+23.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 23 games at home (+11.00 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.10 Units / 28% ROI)
  • UAB has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.25 Units / 22% ROI)
  • UAB have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)

Rice Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Rice has gone 13-10 against the spread this college basketball season (+2 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 14-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.7 Units / 12.98% ROI
  • 18-6 when betting the Over for +11.4 Units / 43.1% ROI
  • 6-18 when betting the Under for -13.75 Units / -52.18% ROI

UAB Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UAB has gone 10-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.55 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.9 Units / -3.18% ROI
  • 20-7 when betting the Over for +12.3 Units / 41.41% ROI
  • 7-20 when betting the Under for -15 Units / -50.51% ROI

Rice Offensive Stats & Trends:

Rice is shooting 61% from inside the arc (241/398) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Rice has averaged 1.36 points per shot (1,738 points/1,279 shots) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 1.26

Rice is shooting 48% (614/1,279) this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 45%

Rice has 19.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 18.3

UAB Offensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 18.3

UAB has 25.2 free throw attempts per game this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

UAB has averaged 13.3 offensive rebounds per game (307 rebounds/23 games) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

UAB has averaged 12.1 offensive rebounds per game (700 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 9.3

Rice Defensive Stats & Trends:

Rice has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,460 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.4

Rice has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1

Rice has averaged 6.1 steals per game (135 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.1

Rice has averaged 5.5 steals per game (304 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd lowest among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 7.0

UAB Defensive Stats & Trends:

UAB has averaged 9.1 steals per game (529 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 26th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.2

UAB has 193 steals this season — 3rd most among Conference USA Teams

UAB has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (615 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Conference USA Teams; League Avg: 24.1


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